XC Skies Maps - Global Soaring Forecast Reports

Sky Cloud Cover Example

Submitted by Chris Galli

2007-09-18 23:41:55

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Forecast time: 09/17/2007 21 (UTC)

Model: GFS

Parameter: Sky Cloud Cover

Notice that the dark green indicates 90% to 100% cloud cover. Cloud cover is anything cloud from the top of the atmosphere to the ground. Sometimes high clouds will give false warnings about the extensiveness and thickness of clouds. Look at the Sky Cloud Cover (without high) parameter to compare what influence high clouds are having for a region.

Note: This image was saved at a specific zoom level. Changing the zoom level will result in scaling of the saved image, and not a better representation of it.